A brief moment of reflection on year 2025 from Angel.

In this powerful Year in Review episode, the Roots & Realms collective reflects on the spiritual growth, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped the past year. From deepening daily practices to navigating social justice work through a magical lens, this conversation explores how our lived experiences, identities, and intentions continue to evolve. We also share our guiding words for 2026 and unveil the bold and necessary direction the podcast will take in the coming season, including expanded topics, diverse guest voices, and a renewed commitment to uplifting same-gender-loving BIPOC practitioners. Step into the circle and journey forward with us.

In this episode of Roots and Realms, we dive into what it truly means to cultivate meaningful relationships with deities. The hosts explore the difference between mainstream and lesser-known divine figures, share personal experiences with devotion, and discuss how genuine connection goes beyond correspondences or rituals. From ongoing conversations with Hera and Eos to working with deities outside the popular pantheons, this episode invites listeners to deepen their practice, trust their intuition, and build relationships with the Divine that feel real, lived, and personal.